Question by : What to feed an injured sparrow [bird]?
So I found an injured sparrow in my driveway. It seemed to have a broken wing and is just a baby [though it has its feathers.] I put it in a padded box with some water, but I don’t know what to feed it. Does anyone know what sparrows eat? [And should I take it to a vet?]
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Answer by Grace
I’ve taken care of baby birds too.
What I did was buy special baby bird formula from the trusted pet store. This formula is healthy and makes the bird strong too. Buy those syringe-like things, the one without a sharp point, and then feed the bird through that.
Here’s some extra information from avairy owls:
Feeding Baby Birds
The food should be at room temperature and fed to the bird by hand or with dull tweezers or forceps. Place one hand over the bird’s back and wings, raise the head into an erect position, and tap the base of the bill lightly to signal that it’s time for feeding. Drop a small amount of food into the gaping mouth. If the bird will not open its mouth, gently force it open. Drop the food well into the throat, being careful not to puncture skin in the throat. Do not force feed liquids. Feed the bird until it’s full and no longer gapes. Keep handling to a minimum.
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